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“We Never Gave Him a Chance” — Nota Backs Lucasraps Ahead Of Y.O.G Release. Veteran South African hip-hop voice Nota (Nhlamulo Baloyi) has sparked a firestorm online with a candid critique of the local rap scene. He is pointing fingers at fans for overlooking one of the generation’s most gifted talents: Lucasraps.
The rant comes as anticipation builds for the Durban-born rapper’s next project. Social media has been awash with debate over whether this release is Lucasraps’ “last chance” to prove himself. Nota, however, made it clear that the conversation has been missing the point.
“No, we never gave Lucasraps a chance,” he said during a conversation on the Music Pulse Podcast. “We were too busy sucking Nasty C’s d**, too busy glazing A-Reece, too busy to see if Shane Eagle could fly. Lucasraps is the best of that generation. Nobody is there when it comes to Lucasraps.”
The comments, delivered in Nota’s trademark unfiltered style, ignited debates about the hierarchy of post-2015 South African hip-hop. Artists like Nasty C, A-Reece, and Shane Eagle once dominated charts, cyphers, and online chatter, reaching a collective peak with the 2018 Ivyson BET Hip Hop Awards cypher.
According to Nota, however, while the scene was busy worshipping the established names, Lucasraps was quietly outworking and out-rapping them all. His talent, he insists, has always been there for anyone willing to listen.
Lucasraps first gained attention with his raw, genre-blurring energy and viral freestyles. Tracks such as “Without Me” (produced by Gemini Major), “Unfair Fight,” “Excellent,” and the bold “Best Rapper in Africa” showcased his ability to mix melodic flows with sharp lyricism and introspective storytelling.
His Location Hurting trilogy, which culminates with Location Hurting 3 featuring heavyweights like Nasty C, Emtee, and Young Stunna, has earned praise for its emotional depth and creative growth. Yet some fans questioned his consistency or accused him of chasing trends, creating a mixed reception in SA Hip hop.
Recent social media chatter has been intense, with posts labelling his upcoming project as a “last chance” and debating whether he has maintained the momentum from his earlier highs.
As Lucasraps prepares to release his next project, Nota’s message is unmistakable. Stop treating him like a contender on probation. His bars have always been there, waiting for a culture willing to listen.
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“We Never Gave Him a Chance” — Nota Backs Lucasraps Ahead Of Y.O.G Release. Veteran South African hip-hop voice Nota (Nhlamulo Baloyi) has sparked a firestorm online with a candid critique of the local rap scene. He is pointing fingers at fans for overlooking one of the generation’s most gifted talents: Lucasraps. “We Never Gave …
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